Capitol Police Doubles Force to Fight Crime

Mississippi’s Capitol Police are doubling down on growth, swelling from 63 to 144 officers since Chief Bo Luckey took charge in 2022—with a goal of 160—to boost visibility and deter crime. But retention is proving tougher than recruitment, as competing agencies offer higher salaries. Luckey knows keeping talent matters just as much as hiring it. The Department of Public Safety plans to partner with lawmakers next year to push for better pay for officers and civilian staff, aiming to make Capitol Police a long-term career destination. The bigger picture? Building a stable, well-resourced force ready to serve the community effectively for years to come. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0d65f780dd5df572